Honoring the Past, Empowering the Present, Protecting the Future

Fri Feb 27 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Africa Center | New York

Joseph Gabriel Foundation
Publisher/HostJoseph Gabriel Foundation
Honoring the Past, Empowering the Present, Protecting the Future
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Celebrate Black History Month with a powerful Youth Violence Prevention Forum featuring guest speakers, youth performances, a community pane
About this Event

Celebrate Black History Month: Youth Violence Prevention Forum

Join us on Friday, February 27, 2026, for a powerful and inspiring Youth Violence Prevention Forum in honor of Black History Month. This dynamic community event brings together leaders, educators, advocates, youth, and families to address the challenges impacting Black and Brown youth β€” and, more importantly, the solutions that move us forward.

The evening will feature guest speakers, an engaging panel discussion, youth performances, and community vendors, all centered on prevention, empowerment, healing, and collective action. Through honest dialogue, lived experiences, and community resources, we will explore how history, culture, and advocacy intersect to protect and uplift our youth today.

This event celebrates the past, empowers the present, and commits to protecting the future.

See Last Year’s Impact
Want a glimpse of what to expect? Check out highlights, photos, and videos from last year’s Youth Violence Prevention Forum to see how our community came together to uplift and protect our youth.

Youth Violence Prevention 2025 News Clip Link

Youth Violence Prevention Interview on Current Affairs Podcast Link

Youth Violence Forum Photo Gallery Link


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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 04:00 PM - 04:30 AM
Community Networking
πŸ•‘: 04:30 AM - 05:00 AM
Youth Performances and Presentations
πŸ•‘: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Youth Violence Panel Opener

Info: Host Opens and Introduces YVP Panel


πŸ•‘: 05:30 AM - 06:30 AM
YVP F Panel & Youth Speakers
πŸ•‘: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
DJ Closing and Community Networking and
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Africa Center, 1280 5th Avenue, New York, United States

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